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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / 12 hours ago
NFL Execs, Falcons fans on same page questioning Atlanta’s 'plan'
Falcons fans were left scratching their heads when the team drafted Michael Penix Jr. To say it was surprising would be an understatement. The move has been met with widespread criticism, but it has nothing to do with the prospect.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago
Falcons' Jessie Bates addresses the team's QB conundrum
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III spoke with reporters during a midweek news conference about multiple subjects, including the club's decision to make quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the No. 8 pick of this year's draft after signing veteran Kirk Cousins in free agency.
Atlanta Falcons News / FanNation Falcon Report / 56 minutes ago
Atlanta Falcons Fall in SI's Post-NFL Draft Power Rankings
The Atlanta Falcons took a hybrid philosophy into this offseason by signing Kirk Cousins to a $90-million guaranteed contract to immediately improve the team, and select the quarterback of the future in Michael Penix with the No.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago
Falcons add to pass rush in way too early 2025 mock draft
The NFL Draft just ended, but as I always say this time of year, draft geeks have no offseason. They are already busy cooking up mock drafts for 2025. If the season goes to plan, the Falcons won’t be picking anywhere close to the top 10 again.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / 12 minutes ago
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Falcons, Panthers, Saints
After selecting 2024 first-round QB Michael Penix Jr. and spending $180 million on QB Kirk Cousins in free agency, some wonder what the position will look like in the short-term future.
NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / 44 minutes ago
Atlanta Falcons Nearly Made Blockbuster NFL Draft Trade
The Atlanta Falcons are not typically one of the most discussed teams in the NFL, but their decisions in the draft last week has everyone talking. The Falcons took University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / 18 hours ago
Las Vegas Raiders Already Linked To Future Kirk Cousins Trade
Days have passed since the Atlanta Falcons orchestrated a surprising maneuver in the NFL Draft. Seizing the eighth overall pick, the franchise selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr., a decision that arrived merely two weeks after securing Kirk Cousins with a lucrative deal.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / 23 hours ago
Following retirement, Falcons great Matt Ryan earns CBS promotion
The Falcons offseason has dominated storylines. From their head coaching search to Kirk Cousins’ free agency to the Bill Belichick bombshell story to drafting Michael Penix, there has been no shortage of headlines in Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons News / NBC Sports / 2 hours ago
Atlanta Falcons News / Bleacher Report / April 30
NFL Rumors: 'Difficult to Find' Execs Who Get Falcons Pairing Kirk Cousins, Penix Jr. 
The Atlanta Falcons' draft strategy reportedly still remains something of a mystery around the NFL. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported Tuesday that "it's…
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / 23 minutes ago
NFL personnel questioning Falcons' Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. plan
Fans and analysts aren't the only members of the NFL community still wondering why the Atlanta Falcons made quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick in the draft.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 30
Falcons still heavy NFC South favorites in post-draft odds
Though most Falcons fans believed they squandered the 8th overall pick when they selected Michael Penix Jr., I’ve remained adamant that no prospect would’ve put them over the top as Super Bowl contenders.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Talk / April 30
"Same page" comments from Kirk Cousins in March feel much different now
The most consequential remarks from the Kirk Cousins introductory press conference with the Falcons relate to his admissions regarding multiple apparent instances of tampering by his new team.
Atlanta Falcons News / FirstSportz / April 30
Keyshawn Johnson doesn’t think Falcons made a blunder by drafting Michael Penix Jr. after signing Kirk Cousins to a multi-year deal
Ever since the Atlanta Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. using their 8th overall pick, instead of celebrating the momentous achievement of a young quarterback,
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago
Falcons GM expands on curious Michael Penix Jr. draft decision
The Falcons GM doubled down on the controversial draft decision.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / April 29
NFL insider shoots down Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. tampering theory
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell hinted during the NFL Scouting Combine that at least one club such as the Falcons had contact with Kirk Cousins before the legal tampering portion of free agency got underway.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 28
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said they graded first-round OL Graham Barton as a center but also thinks he has the versatility to play guard and tackle. “We had him [as a] center, but he can play guard,” Licht said, via BucsWire.
Washington Huskies News / Pro Football Rumors / 15 hours ago
Falcons HC Raheem Morris addresses QB situation after curious draft pick
One of the draft’s biggest surprises came on Friday night when the Falcons used their top selection on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal.
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Atlanta Falcons News / NFL Analysis Network / April 27
NFL Analyst Reveals Brutal Honesty For Falcons, Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons surprised many with their first-round pick in the NFL Draft, opting for Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8. This choice raised eyebrows, not only for its timing but also due to its implications for the team’s quarterback situation.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins not looped in on Michael Penix Jr. selection
The Atlanta Falcons are trying to say all the right things about why they drafted QB Michael Penix despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a huge free-agent contract.
Washington Huskies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25
Kirk Cousins reportedly left ‘shocked’ by Falcons’ draft decision
The Atlanta Falcons pulled off a stunning move in the NFL Draft on Thursday, and it’s a move that reportedly has left Kirk Cousins shocked.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 25
Kirk Cousins stunned, frustrated by Falcons’ Michael Penix pick
The Falcons shocked the world tonight when they drafted Michael Penix. After a ton of speculation about whether Atlanta would take a defender or trade back and acquire more picks, Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris take a quarterback in their first draft together.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25
Falcons make stunning pick at No. 8 in 2024 NFL Draft
The pick was not just surprising because many mock drafts didn’t have this prospect going in the top 10, but also because of who the Falcons already have at that position.
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